Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.17, 1,077 and 485.91
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 781.17, 1,077 and 485.91 is: 669.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
781.17 : 1,077 = 485.91 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
781.17/1,077 = 485.91/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
781.17x = 1,077 × 485.91 - Step 4: Simplify right side
781.17x = 523,325.07 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 523,325.07/781.17 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 669.92
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